Front photo: Plein Air artist Ray Ewing quickly finishes his painting of the wetlands as lighting and hightide change his landscape. Left: Jake Frie, 2, with mom Katie, of Franklinville, sees starfish at a marine please-touch exhibit during the Wings 'n Water Festival at the Wetland's Institute, Saturday, Sept. 20. Photos by Leslie Truluck

STONE HARBOR MANOR -- The 26th annual Wings ‘N’ Water Festival, sponsored by The Wetlands Institute, drew large crowds on Saturday, Sept. 20, and will continue through Sept. 21.

Many facets of the marine environment were displayed in and around the Institute.

For youngsters, there were many activities, from building birdhouses to touching sea creatures in their own habitat.

For adults there were displays and the ever-popular retriever demonstrations showing off the training of hunting dogs who are skilled in finding waterfowl.

The festival continues on Sunday. Activities begin at 10 a.m. at various venues.

Activities continue until 4 p.m. Tickets entitle holders to admission to all events except back bay boat cruise and kayaking.

See Wednesday's Herald print edition for more photos of the event.